I don't edit regularly these days. I'm not watching my watchlist, and I check the talk page only occasionally, so please don't wait around for a response, just dive in & fix whatever needs fixin' on pages I've edited. I do hope to be back someday at a more sustainable pace. I have a lot of fun when I'm here. Northwesterner1 (talk) 03:34, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

I saw some of your edits on Bear Creek (Rogue River) and wondered what you were up to, and there you are on Finetooth's page. We miss your excellent contributions but of course the real world is important too. I Hope things are going well. Don't be a stranger! Katr67 (talk) 03:26, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, Katr. All is well. Just got sucked into too many projects & I do them all with the obsessiveness that I edit Wikipedia. I'll be around again someday -- thanks for holding down the fort. You all at WPP Oregon do an amazing job. Northwesterner1 (talk) 03:30, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

Glad to hear from you, glad you're back, and thanks for the kind words. FAC always makes me a little sweaty, but each adventure there has turned out OK. Most of the editors I've encountered seem genuinely interested in improving the encyclopedia, which includes a lot of terrific work such as Hanford Site and your wonderful maps. Finetooth (talk) 03:35, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

Hello, Northwesterner1! WikiProject United States, an outreach effort supporting development of United States related articles in Wikipedia, has recently been restarted after a long period of inactivity. As a user who has shown an interest in United States related topics we wanted to invite you to join us in developing content relating to the United States. If you are interested please add your Username and area of interest to the members page here. Thank you!!!

You are invited to participate in Wiki Loves Pride, a global campaign to create and improve LGBT-related content at Wikipedia during the month of June, culminating with a multinational edit-a-thon on June 21. The project is being spearheaded by two organizers with roots in the Pacific Northwest. Meetups are being organized in some cities, or you can participate remotely. Wikimedia Commons will also be hosting an LGBT-related photo challenge.

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